Ultrasound-guided glenohumeral joint injections for shoulder pain in ALS: A case series.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Shoulder pain is a common secondary impairment for people living with ALS (PALS). Decreased range of motion (ROM) from weakness can lead to shoulder pathology, which can result in debilitating pain. Shoulder pain may limit PALS from participating in activities of daily living and may have a negative impact on their quality of life. This case series explores the efficacy of glenohumeral joint injections for the management of shoulder pain due to adhesive capsulitis in PALS.

Methods

People living with ALS and shoulder pain were referred to sports medicine-certified physiatrists for diagnostic evaluation and management. They completed the Revised ALS Functional Rating Scale and a questionnaire asking about their pain levels and how it impacts sleep, function, and q

SUBMITTER: Burke KM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9940635 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature